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Philosophy Schools in South Carolina

In 2020-2021, 88 students earned their Philosophy degrees in SC.

In terms of popularity, Philosophy is the 99th most popular major in the state out of a total 251 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Philosophy Majors in South Carolina

Philosophy majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 85
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2
Master’s Degree 1

Gender Distribution

In South Carolina, a philosophy major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of philosophy majors in South Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.1%
  • Black or African American: 15.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.8%
  • White: 65.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.4%
  • Other Races: 6.8%
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Jobs for Philosophy Grads in South Carolina

There are 1,470 people in the state and 137,190 people in the nation working in philosophy jobs.

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Wages for Philosophy Jobs in South Carolina

A typical salary for a philosophy grad in the state is $88,720, compared to a typical salary of $87,140 nationwide.

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There are 7 colleges in South Carolina that offer philosophy degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
35,470 Total Students

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $20,559. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#2

Furman University

Greenville
21 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
2,567 Total Students

The average student takes 4.07 years to complete their degree at Furman. The full-time teacher rate is 84%. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
26,406 Total Students

93% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, Clemson grads earn an average salary of $51,690. The average student takes 4.32 years to complete their degree at Clemson.

#4

College of Charleston

Charleston
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
10,384 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $19,654. The average student takes 4.15 years to complete their degree at C of C. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 85% of students receive it.

#5

Wofford College

Spartanburg
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
1,764 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 86%. It takes the average student 4.04 years to graduate. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.70%.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
10,118 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 8.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#7

Converse College

Spartanburg
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
1,377 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,585 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. The 6.70% student loan default rate is lower than average.

Philosophy Careers in SC

Some of the careers philosophy majors go into include:

Job Title SC Job Growth SC Median Salary
Natural Sciences Managers 16% $81,730
Philosophy and Religion Professors 13% $63,250
Mathematical Science Professors 10% $72,130

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to philosophy.

Major Annual Graduates in SC
Religious Studies 102
Other Philosophy & Religion 9

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